ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Eastern Heartland Journal of Medicine (EHJMED) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary medical journal published by the Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri, Nigeria. EHJMED is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving clinical practice through the publication of high-quality research, reviews, case reports, and clinical studies across all fields of medicine and health sciences...

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Editor-In-Chief: Dr. Eberechukwu Achigbu

ISSN: 2734-2875 (Print)

ISSN: XXXX-XXXX (Online)

Distribution: Open Access

Frequency: Quarterly

Featured Articles from Previous Issues
WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF 0.5% HYPERBARIC BUPIVACAINE FOR SUBARACHNOID BLOCK ANYSAFE ALTERNATIVES IN AT-RISK PATIENTS FOR COMPLICATIONS OF SUBARACHNOID BLOCKS IN LOW RESOURCE ECONOMIES

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Vol. 1, Issue 2

Abstract:

Subarachnoid block for caesarean section is an acceptable and safe anaesthetic procedure. Cases of high spinal are encountered from time to time; especially in patients...

Keywords: subarachnoid block, Isobaric bupivacaine, hyperbaric bupivacaine, high Spinal

PATTERN OF CAREGIVING BURDEN IN CAREGIVERS OF GERIATRIC POPULATION SEEN IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE OWERRI, IMO STATE NIGERIA

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Vol. 1, Issue 2

Abstract:

Abstract Aim: To assess the pattern of caregiving burden among caregivers of geriatric population. Method: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted for 215 caregivers with...

POST CATARACT SURGERY CONJUNCTIVAL INCLUSION CYST: A CASE REPORT.

Category: Research Article Published: November 2024 Vol. 3, Issue 1

Abstract:

Aim To report the development of conjunctival inclusion cyst after manual SICS, highlight its features and possible causes. Case Report A 69-year-old gentleman underwent an uneventful small incision cataract...

Keywords: cataract, surgery, conjunctiva, inclusion cyst

INFANT FEEDING PATTERN OF HIV POSITIVE WOMEN ASSESSING CARE AT A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA AND ITS OUTCOME IN INFANTS

Category: Research Article Published: January 2020 Vol. 1, Issue 1

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Background: Breastfeeding is the normative and culturally accepted way of feeding newborn babies. Breastfeeding by HIV mothers raises a lot of concern because of the...

CAESAREAN MYOMECTOMY: A CASE REPORT OF A 33-YEAR OLD PRIMIGRAVIDA AT TERM IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, OWERRI

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Vol. 1, Issue 2

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Myomectomy is a common gynaecologic procedure and may be performed during caesarean section in well selected patients without adverse outcomes. The combined procedure is controversial amongst...

Keywords: myoma, leiomyoma, myomectomy, pregnancy, caesarean section

CLASSIFICATION OF DIABETES MELLITUS: WHY THE FLUX - A REVIEW

Category: Research Article Published: June 2020 Vol. 1, Issue 2

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The word diabetes is derived from the Greek word that signifies a syphon. This draws attention to the increased urine (Polyuria) and thirst (Polydipsia). This...

WHEN THERE IS NO MRI-COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT FOR SEDATION- USEFUL ALTERNATIVE

Category: Research Article Published: April 2021 Vol. 2, Issue 1

Abstract:

Sedation for patients going for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has its peculiar challenges to the Anaesthetists in the tropics where there are resource constraints. Efforts...

Keywords: sedation, oxygenation, magnetic resonance imaging, compatible equipment

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